Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Bo'ness: the essentials
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Bo'ness covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
From Bo'ness to Grangemouth, Falkirk and Dunfermline, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
Before you order: points to check
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Bo'ness
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Scotland the duty holder must keep them maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
For non-domestic buildings in Scotland, the non-domestic Technical Handbook (section 6) sets the energy standards for rooflights; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building warrant. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Bo'ness?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Bo'ness, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large glazed AOV with actuators | £4,795 – £7,795 | £3,995 – £6,495 |
| Standard glazed AOV Typical | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
| Replacement vent onto existing upstand | £2,995 – £3,595 | £2,495 – £2,995 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Bo'ness
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Common questions
Do smoke vents need a control panel?
Electric AOVs work with a control panel that links them to detectors, the fire alarm and override switches.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Can you replace an old smoke vent?
Yes, with an equivalent certified unit that matches the original design area and performance, so the fire strategy is not compromised.
Can you work alongside my builder in Bo'ness?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Bo'ness?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Bo'ness and across the Forth Valley. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
